The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has approved an IIC testbed on sensor-to-the-cloud connectivity called the Smart Manufacturing Connectivity for Brownfield Sensors Testbed. IIC members TE Connectivity, SAP, ifm, and the OPC foundation are carrying out this testbed. The idea for the testbed was publicly... Read More

Spear phishing campaigns used in advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks and social engineering are gaining a foothold into enterprise systems these days, which is providing a pivot point for... Read More

Modern industrial life has its rewards, but it also comes with risks. There is no such thing as absolute safety or zero risk. When major industry accidents happen, regulations often follow. In 1992,... Read More

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Today at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET. webcast presenters Thomas Domitrovich and Derek Strittmatter will discuss new NEC Code requirements and how they impact personnel safety and machinery installations, as well as practical approaches to help achieve compliance.

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AVO Training’s 10 different Electrical Certification Programs may be completed in any order within an 18-month period, and they remain valid for up to 3 years and meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(vii). Learn more.

Did you know a digital version of the magazine is released every month? It is easily viewed from your desktop or tablet device and includes interactive links. The September issue covers the 2016 Engineering Leaders Under 40, electrical solutions, and integrated VSD compressors.

Compressed Air Strategies Digital Report
It’s often called the “fifth utility.” Compressed air plays a vital role in most manufacturing plants, and availability of compressed air is crucial to a wide variety of operations. When we talk about energy management in manufacturing, compressed air often gets overlooked. The digital report features articles on preventing compressed air leaks and centrifugal air compressor basics. Download the digital report!

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